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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 566.24 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 566.24 and 255.26 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 566.24 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/566.24 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 566.24 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 144,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,538.42/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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